Report an Absence

Students are expected to attend all assigned classes each day.

It is important to call or email our Attendance Office whenever your student will be absent from school.

TARDY POLICY (in a given class) 3 unexcused tardies = 1 hour after school detention 5 unexcused tardies = 2 (1 hour) after school detentions 7 unexcused tardies = 2 hour Saturday school

SINGLE PERIOD UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
Students who skip a single class will experience the consequences of his/her absence from class. This includes but not limited to the following interventions:

• Notification to parent via phone call, email and/or in-person

• Teacher referral to GT, Counselor, or Admin for check in

Impact on student grade in class. A student's grade may be affected if a graded activity or assignment occurs during the period of the time when the student is absesnt and whose absence is not excused (NSD Board Policy 3122)

The following pertains to excessive excused absences that are 10 or more in either a given class period/semester/or in a school year by a student:
• Admin conference with student & parent to discuss excessive excused absences
• An attendance contract to be issued to monitor attendance and prevent continued excessive excused absences. Principal/designee has authority to determine if absences meets criteria for an excused absence (NSD Board Policy No. 3122)

Thank you for helping your students be successful by being on time and in school.

More than 15 minutes late you will be marked ABSENT! (Respect your teachers and make it on time)
You must sign in and out at the Attendance Window when arriving late or leaving early
(If you know you are leaving early come see Attendance for your pass before school, break or at lunch, don’t wait for a pass to be delivered to your class)
Parents have 3 school days to excuse an absence
(use the 24 hour voicemail, email, or parent note)
Leaving campus without prior permission?
The absence will NOT be excused.
(No “after the fact” calls, it is a safety reason. If we were to evacuate we would be looking for you!)
Unexcused Absences – Becca Law
(Intervention/Truancy Workshop/Court Hearing)
Excessive Excused Absences
(Intervention/Attendance Contract)
The principal/designee has the authority to determine if an absence meets the criteria for an excused absence (NSD Board Policy No. 3122).

Mrs. Lamer
Attendance Secretary
425-408-7010

Attendance

Philosophy, guidelines

Philosophy, guidelines

Bothell High School Attendance Secretary Amanda Lamer

Amanda can be reached at bhsattendance@nsd.org or by phone at 425-408-7010 (24 hour voice mail).

Philosophy:
Daily attendance and active participation in each class is a critical part of the learning process. The
following polices and procedures are designed to help students learn responsibility and increase their
potential for success. As part of recognizing the importance of this issue, parents and student are
responsible for both being aware of student’s attendance and correcting any error in a timely manner.

Excusing Absences: Absences shall be excused only for necessary and important reasons. Refer to district R & R for more explanation on valid excuses for absences. In the case of a planned absence the Parent/Guardian should notify the school prior to the absence/tardy with a call, note or email that his/her child will be absent/late. The call, note, or email must address the date/time and reason for the absence.

State mandatory attendance law – Becca Bill: According to RCW 28A.225 schools are required to petition the juvenile court on students who accumulate seven unexcused absences in a calendar month or ten unexcused absences in a school year if the school district’s interventions have not been successful in eliminating unexcused absences.

Prearranged absences:
We recognize there are reasons for a student missing school, but students can only maximize their educational experience by being in attendance. Please limit absences for trips, appointments, etc while school is in session. If a student anticipates a prolonged
absence, the student must complete an Absence Contract. This form is available from the attendance office.

Contact

Attendance Secretary

Amanda Lamer

Phone Number

425-408-7010

Email

bhsattendance@nsd.org